Clippers v Celtics

Rajon Rondo #9 and Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics defend Matt Barnes #22 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics defends Caron Butler #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Chris Paul #3of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Blake griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers is flagrantly fouled by Jared Sellinger #7 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots while being defended by Jared Sellinger #7 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics fouls Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Eric Bledsoe #12 and Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Clippers defend Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers talks to an official during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Lamar Odom #7,Chris Paul #3, Jamal Crawford #11and Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers walk off the court during a timeout of a game being played at the Staple Center against the Boston Celtics on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers defends Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Clippers defends Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

The Clipper Spirit perform during a break in the action of a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

The Clipper Spirit perform during a break in the action of a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket against Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics defends Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

The Clipper Spirit perform during a break in the action of a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Lamar Odom #7 and Eric Bledsoe #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers defend Jason Terry #4 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Jeff Green #8 of the Boston Celtics attempts a layup during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Chris Paul #3 and Matt Barnes of the Los Angeles Clippers stand over Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston celtics during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Blake Griffin #32 and Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers defend Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics reacts during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Blake Griffin #32 and Rony Turiaf #21 of the Los Angeles Clippers do a celebratory jump together during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS

Clippers v Celtics

Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics attempts a layup while being defended by DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket while being defended by Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)

Clippers v Celtics

Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics shoots while being defended by Caron Butler #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers during a game at the Staple Center on December 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mel Blackmon/CBS)